Glad to get the latest M600 2.0 version full suspension bike info. and would like to discuss with more friends and ebike riders. it just be tested at a mountain bike park, the performance is really exciting!

I've pulled the trigger and ordered this bike. I already have a Scott Big Ed with a Bafang BBSHD motor and am very happy with it, especially in open stretches. But the cadence-only sensor on the BBSHD has a half-second delay, making technical single track less fun. I'm getting a second eBike because I want to ride with family and a few lucky friends.

I considered a few other bikes:

Frey AM1000 - The geometry is similar to the M600. Both have a slack 66.5 degree head tube angle making it good on descents. Main differences are the motor, weight, and aesthetics. The motor on the AM1000 is a beast. Going up hills won't be a problem. The downside to the big motor (and larger battery) is the weight. I figured a 12-pound motor is overkill for a single-track bike. If I want to go 30 MPH without breaking a sweat, I'll take my Big Ed. Finally, the appearance of the AM1000 is a bit dated compared to the new M600. The AM1000 doesn't fit a water bottle on the frame either. The M600 does. That's a big win in my book.

Frey Hunter - This is similar to my current bike, but with the torque-sensing Bafang Ultra motor. I love how my fat bike can power up loose climbs and not slip. I considered a second fatbike so that bring others on the same trails, year-round. In the end, I decided to diversify.

Luna Cycle X-1 Enduro - This is another full-suspension with the Bafang M600 motor. To be honest, I probably would have bought this bike for the introductory price of $3,500, but it was sold out. This has it all, if not a bit on the bleeding edge...a 12-speed eagle on an eBike, seriously? Carbon. Wow! I'd say yes, especially since Luna is domestic and stands by their warranties. I also like the extra tweaks that Luna puts into their motors. The one thing that I don't like about the X-1 is the frame configuration. I'm not a fan of the forward-facing rear suspension. It gets in the way...no room for a water bottle.

I also considered bikes from other manufacturers on Alibaba. I didn't consider any name-brand bikes because they're underpowered and overpriced, IMHO.

Ultimately, I decided to go with the Frey M600 because it looks amazing! It's like getting an expensive name brand bike but with a throttle and more power. I'm hoping that it will handle the single track better and feel more like a bike. I kind of look forward to working a bit harder going up hills too. My current bike has made me lazy. Before finalizing my purchase, I confirmed with Frey that the M600 comes with steel gears, not nylon. Some early models did and broke a lot. The bike also comes with a 12-month warranty on electric parts.

Buying this bike has taken a leap of faith since there aren't any reviews yet. I'll let you know what I think during the manufacturing process and after it arrives in a couple of months. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

I'm happy to see that there's a chain protector. I've heard stories of people losing fingers with torque sensor motors. This makes the bike much safer for me and my kids. I also like the glossy paint job. Frey did a great job of using the logo to blend the dark motor/underbody with the blue top tube. It draws attention from the fact that it's an ebike.

I'm not quite sure what's going on with the cable management upfront. Seems a bit bulky. Part of that is due to the shift sensor, the little box in front of the right handlebar. It should be moved to the rear chainstay. This is where I placed it on my other bike. Hardly noticeable. I also have concerns about bunching all the cables together. The combined weight will cause the cables to slap the head tube when going over bumpy terrain. To balance this out, the cables for the display and headlight should be routed to the other side. Maybe more.

I'll post more when it arrives. I'm curious how the M600 motor handles. Unlike the Bafang Ultra motor, the M600 doesn't provide a way to customize the torque settings. I've heard that the default Ultra settings need tweaking to give it a good feel. Let's hope that Bafang has worked out the kinks this time around.

Can't wait to read your review on this. Perhaps the shift sensor was put there due to it complaints about water/mud ingress.. which is easily rectified with some heatshrink filled with a little hot glue. Will be an interesting comparison with the am1000, i'm looking forward to getting an update on mine soon as well !